Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Practice material by SELT
From LanguageCert's SELT practice material page.
| Test | Free material |
|---|---|
| LanguageCert Academic SELT | Printable practice papers, digital practice papers, Book of Practice Papers, Qualification Handbook |
| LanguageCert General SELT | Printable practice papers, digital practice papers, Book of Practice Papers, Qualification Handbook |
| International ESOL SELT A1 Speaking & Listening | Practice Papers 1–3, handbook, 2 interview samples |
| International ESOL SELT A2 Speaking & Listening | Practice Papers 1–3, handbook, 2 interview samples |
| International ESOL SELT B1 Speaking & Listening | Practice Papers 1–3, handbook, 2 interview samples |
Which paper to practise
Practise the exact test your visa route needs. The A1, A2 and B1 Speaking and Listening tests cover only those two skills, so their papers and interview samples focus on the speaking interview.
Minimum scores by visa are in LanguageCert for UK visa scores, and the difference between the Academic and SELT versions is in LanguageCert Academic vs Academic SELT.
Need a SELT for a UK visa?
Where the Home Office asks for a Secure English Language Test, IELTS for UKVI and PTE Academic UKVI are approved. Practise the format free.
Free IELTS for UKVI practice →Practise before you book: free IELTS mock test, IELTS reading practice, IELTS listening practice and IELTS speaking predictions.
More official LanguageCert help
LanguageCert lists practice material for all its tests on one practice material page, and offers free interactive webinars and recommended course books (LanguageCert). The UK test centres are in LanguageCert SELT test centres in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Are LanguageCert SELT practice papers free?+
Yes. LanguageCert publishes them free on its SELT practice material page.
Is there a digital LanguageCert SELT practice test?+
Yes. Academic SELT and General SELT each have digital practice papers.
Is there practice for the A1 Speaking and Listening SELT?+
Yes. Three practice papers, a handbook and two interview samples, and the same for A2 and B1.
Where do I check the score I need for my visa?+
Our LanguageCert for UK visa scores guide lists the minimum scores by visa route.
Keep reading
Related
- LanguageCert for UK visa scores
- LanguageCert vs IELTS for UK visa
- LanguageCert Academic practice test
- LanguageCert SELT test centres in the UK
- All 3112 guides
Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy